CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I AM SPENDING ON MY CAR - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ron10 · 04-09-2010, 12:41 PM

i've read the posts where some of you guys have spent upwards of $15,000 on your cars.i was wondering what i have spent on mine,i knew it couldn't be much.i got to adding it up and turns out ,i have bought over $1,700 worth of goodies.thing is,i haven't spent a nickel on performance parts.it has just been for stickers,emblems,floor mats,spare tire and things like that.it is amazing how you start to purchase things you like and before you know it,you start to get addicted.was just wondering if anyone else is like me,buying things you really don't need,but just can't live without,to pamper your new cars.

WadeWilson · 04-09-2010, 01:52 PM

Most of the money I've spent has gone towards the performance end but I've spent quite a bit on cosmetic stuff too.
Clear Bra, Mats, Badges, Bow-ties, tinted windows and audio upgrade = $2,600

Eibach springs, sways, exhaust, CAI, custom tune, rotors, pads, braided lines = $4,300 (includes labor for installs)

Oh and a deposit on my wheel order = $800 (balance of $2,400 to be paid when the wheels are ready)

I enjoy the mods, and as much as I'd like to have the money to do it all at once, I like looking forward to the "next mod".

danhr · 04-09-2010, 02:04 PM

the only thing I've spent on my car is engine mods so far. LOL

ZuluKilla8 · 04-12-2010, 11:08 AM

Ive spent about 1000 with the electric cut outs installed and Barton Short throw

PQ · 04-12-2010, 04:59 PM

Hmmmmm............ hadn't thought about it.

Pfadt springs and sway bars = 730.00
Stripes from Xmicro_SS = 129.00
Windows tinted = 135.00
Emblem Pro dash emblem = 45.00
Alignment after drop = 89.00
Wheels = 5000.00
TPMS sensors = 120.00
Tires = 1200.00
Gas = 100,000,000,000,000,000

And the beat goes on...............................

The 2010 Sin · 04-12-2010, 06:07 PM

Ceramic tint - $450
Custom Stereo- $5000
Exhaust - $1200
Tune +predator - $380
Intake - $290
KITT scanner - $184
Aeroforce gauges - $450
APR carbon Splitter - $350
Fesler Dual Gauge Pod - $127
Custom Paint work - $900
----------------------------------
Grand Total = $9331.00

Future Mods:

Cam Swap installed - $1200-1500??
Springs sways installed - $1000.00
Maggie supercharger installed - $7500.00
22" D2Forged Wheels - $5500 w/ tires.
JBL MS-8 processor - $800
Kenwood Headunit - $1800
Metra dash kit - $225
Sinister Rear diffuser w/ lettering -$450
------------------------------------------------------
GRAND TOTAL + Future Mods = $28,106
------------------------------------------------------
Price of car = $34,560.00
All Mods = $28,106.00
------------------------------------------------------
Holy $H1T total! = $62,666.00

springerpete · 04-12-2010, 09:34 PM

Most of mine has been cosmetic.

Paint job 2500
Window tint 150
Hurst shifter 350
Roto- Fab intake 260 (used)
MPD1 Spoiler- 400 Painted
Escort 8500- 340
TOTAL=4000

Flowmaster exhaust is on the horizon.

Indpowr · 04-12-2010, 09:35 PM

No one wants to know what we have it to our car...TRUST ME...LOL

WadeWilson · 04-12-2010, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Indpowr

No one wants to know what we have it to our car...TRUST ME...LOL

The wheels alone are a huge chunk. I remember when you bought them and posted how much they were.

Scrappy Doo · 04-12-2010, 11:09 PM

When I balance the checkbookafter a Camaro related purchase, I write "The other woman" in the register. That get's the mrs chuckling.

However, every dollar I spend on the car, she gets to spend a dollar and a half on her things.....

Indpowr · 04-12-2010, 11:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stang_Killer

The wheels alone are a huge chunk. I remember when you bought them and posted how much they were.

Retail wise the rims are a 4th of what the interior in my car would run..

You could almost by an LS for just that one mod...

AlSuwaidi · 04-12-2010, 11:29 PM

one you pop.. you cant stop...

i think its always more fun to upgrade in stages.. that way you get to really enjoy each mod you do

04-09-2010, 12:41 PM	#1
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	CAN'T BELIEVE WHAT I AM SPENDING ON MY CAR i've read the posts where some of you guys have spent upwards of $15,000 on your cars.i was wondering what i have spent on mine,i knew it couldn't be much.i got to adding it up and turns out ,i have bought over $1,700 worth of goodies.thing is,i haven't spent a nickel on performance parts.it has just been for stickers,emblems,floor mats,spare tire and things like that.it is amazing how you start to purchase things you like and before you know it,you start to get addicted.was just wondering if anyone else is like me,buying things you really don't need,but just can't live without,to pamper your new cars.

04-09-2010, 02:04 PM	#3
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	the only thing I've spent on my car is engine mods so far. LOL __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

04-12-2010, 11:08 AM	#4
ZuluKilla8 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS/RS RJT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 831	Ive spent about 1000 with the electric cut outs installed and Barton Short throw __________________ 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Holley Hi-Ram Manifold,Custom grind boost cam,Vortech V-3,10Rib 3.47 Pully Airfilter Pipe Delete, 10 PSI, TSP LT Headers, Flowmaster Outlaws, Alky Control Meth Kit, PFADT 1.25, ZL1 Fuel Pump, DSS 1000HP axles, Mantic ER2 Clutch, Full BMR rear suspension drag pack upgrade. C6 Vette 18 rims with M/T 305 out back. COPO Hood Race Proven Motorsports tuned

04-12-2010, 04:59 PM	#5
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Hmmmmm............ hadn't thought about it. Pfadt springs and sway bars = 730.00 Stripes from Xmicro_SS = 129.00 Windows tinted = 135.00 Emblem Pro dash emblem = 45.00 Alignment after drop = 89.00 Wheels = 5000.00 TPMS sensors = 120.00 Tires = 1200.00 Gas = 100,000,000,000,000,000 And the beat goes on............................... __________________

04-12-2010, 06:07 PM	#6
The 2010 Sin Dont H8 Me Cuz U Aint Me Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2017 Explorer Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 2,910	Ceramic tint - $450 Custom Stereo- $5000 Exhaust - $1200 Tune +predator - $380 Intake - $290 KITT scanner - $184 Aeroforce gauges - $450 APR carbon Splitter - $350 Fesler Dual Gauge Pod - $127 Custom Paint work - $900 ---------------------------------- Grand Total = $9331.00 Future Mods: Cam Swap installed - $1200-1500?? Springs sways installed - $1000.00 Maggie supercharger installed - $7500.00 22" D2Forged Wheels - $5500 w/ tires. JBL MS-8 processor - $800 Kenwood Headunit - $1800 Metra dash kit - $225 Sinister Rear diffuser w/ lettering -$450 ------------------------------------------------------ GRAND TOTAL + Future Mods = $28,106 ------------------------------------------------------ Price of car = $34,560.00 All Mods = $28,106.00 ------------------------------------------------------ Holy $H1T total! = $62,666.00 __________________

04-09-2010, 01:52 PM	#2
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,156 View My Garage	Most of the money I've spent has gone towards the performance end but I've spent quite a bit on cosmetic stuff too. Clear Bra, Mats, Badges, Bow-ties, tinted windows and audio upgrade = $2,600 Eibach springs, sways, exhaust, CAI, custom tune, rotors, pads, braided lines = $4,300 (includes labor for installs) Oh and a deposit on my wheel order = $800 (balance of $2,400 to be paid when the wheels are ready) I enjoy the mods, and as much as I'd like to have the money to do it all at once, I like looking forward to the "next mod".

04-12-2010, 09:34 PM	#7
springerpete Orange GM freak Drives: 2004 3500HD Join Date: May 2009 Location: Ponca City, OK Posts: 784 View My Garage	Most of mine has been cosmetic. Paint job 2500 Window tint 150 Hurst shifter 350 Roto- Fab intake 260 (used) MPD1 Spoiler- 400 Painted Escort 8500- 340 TOTAL=4000 Flowmaster exhaust is on the horizon. __________________ "My hair's turnin' White, my neck is still Red and my collar is still Blue" Last edited by springerpete; 04-12-2010 at 09:45 PM.

04-12-2010, 09:35 PM	#8
Indpowr Account Suspended Drives: Corvette C6 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 6,959 View My Garage	No one wants to know what we have it to our car...TRUST ME...LOL

04-12-2010, 11:09 PM	#10
Scrappy Doo Drives: Callaway Rogue Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W8n 4 Snow, Minnesota Posts: 4,738	When I balance the checkbookafter a Camaro related purchase, I write "The other woman" in the register. That get's the mrs chuckling. However, every dollar I spend on the car, she gets to spend a dollar and a half on her things.....

04-12-2010, 11:29 PM	#12
AlSuwaidi Drives: BLACK LS3 GCC-Spec Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: UAE - SHARJAH Posts: 2,824 View My Garage	one you pop.. you cant stop... i think its always more fun to upgrade in stages.. that way you get to really enjoy each mod you do

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